Difficulty Level: Medium-Hard | Speed: 14mph average | Distance: 45-65 miles
We are a harder-riding group offering half-day rides to coffee and back. Riding time is approximately 4 hours, at an average of around 14mph, a little slower if we head for the hills. With the all-important coffee stop lasting around 30 minutes, we usually return to the start point by around 1.30pm. Distances vary between 45-65 miles, with longer rides in the summer and shorter routes in the winter when fitness levels trend lower.
We make sure everyone is fully supported in the event of punctures or mechanicals, and if the group splits up on a hill then we re-group at the top. No-one gets left behind, we make sure everyone gets back home.
In the event we cancel a ride due to safety concerns we will e-mail by 8.00 am to notify you. You can join our email list, and if you enclose your telephone number, we will invite you to our WhatsApp group as well.
| Date | Time | Start | Coffee | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | 09.30 | Merley Bridge | Moreton, Dovecote Cafe. | |
| 28 Dec | 09.30 | TBA | ||
| 4 Jan | 09.30 | Merley Bridge | West Holme, Orchard Cafe. Tel: 01929 554716 | |
| 11 Jan | 09.30 | Sandbanks Ferry | Swanage, The Pier 1859 Cafe. | |
| 18 Jan | 09.30 | Christchurch Waitrose | Fordingbridge, Ford Inn. | |
| 25 Jan | 09.30 | Wimborne Square | Cranborne, Garden Centre. Tel: 01725 517546 | |
| 1 Feb | 09.30 | Upton House | Moreton, Dovecaote Cafe | |
| 8 Feb | 09.30 | Hurn Stores | Alderholt, Sticky Bun. Tel: 01425 625437 | |
| 15 Feb | 09.30 | Merley Bridge | Lulworth, Main Car Park Cafe. | |
| 22 Feb | 09.30 | Sandbanks Ferry | West Holme, Orchard Cafe. Tel: 01929 554716 | |
| 1 Mar | 09.00 | Christchurch Waitrose | Mabel’s, Boldre. Tel: 01590 672550 | |
| 8 Mar | 09,00 | Wimborne Square | Tarrant Gunville, Home Farm. 01258 830083 | |
| 15 Mar | 09.00 | Upton House | Athelhampton, Athelhampton House | |
| 22 Mar | 09.00 | Hurn Stores | Downton, The Borough. Tel: 01725 238083 | |
| 29 Mar | 09.00 | Merley Bridge | Milton Abbas, The View Cafe. | |
